LifestyleNZ named third-best place to dieNZ is one of the best places to shuffle off the mortal coil, according to a new index.15 Jul 12:23 AM
TravelBeijing: Conquering the great wallIt takes more than a T-shirt to appreciate this ancient wonder, writes Jim Eagles.14 Jul 04:00 PM
EconomyIMF head says Asia will help prevent global double-dipEconomic growth in Asia and Latin America will help the rest of the world avoid a double dip recession, says the head of the IMF.13 Jul 11:15 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: NZ behind eight ball on China's pool tableNew Zealand may find itself economic toast if it doesn't get a comprehensive China strategy together - and fast.13 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandBethune backs Sea Shepherd explanation for banPete Bethune says he fully supports Sea Shepherd, despite the organisation "booting him out" during his trial in Japan.12 Jul 02:00 AM
Opinion<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Government failed in duty to stand up for citizensGood on Pete Bethune, writes <i>Matt McCarten</i>.10 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Bethune returns homeAnti-whaling activist Peter Bethune has arrived back in New Zealand, ending his five month-long nightmare.10 Jul 06:45 AM
TravelA meeting with Mongolian nomadsAs the 51st Traverse team continue on across the Mongolian steppes, they encounter some local hospitality.09 Jul 04:30 AM
TravelIndia: Finding romance in RajasthanThe medieval Samode Palace is a magical introduction to rural Rajasthan in India.09 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandGovt uses rugby diplomacy to boost China tiesThe Government is using "rugby diplomacy" - sending former All Blacks to China - to strengthen trade links.08 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo hard feelings over Norman protest - Chinese VPChinese Vice President Xi Jinping says he has put Russel Norman's protest behind him.08 Jul 02:10 AM
LifestyleProfile: Phil DavenportKiwi Phil Davenport keeps the cogs running at exclusive bar and restaurant KuDeTa in beautiful Bali.07 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldSea Shepherd did 'deal' with JapaneseA deal negotiated with the Japanese resulted in a suspended sentence for anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, but means he won't be on the next Sea Shepherd protest.07 Jul 07:36 AM
New ZealandKey announces new trade agreements with ChinaFood safety, science and film production are the latest areas to benefit from New Zealand's free trade agreement with China.07 Jul 05:54 AM
New ZealandKey aims to double trade with ChinaPrime Minister John Key wants to get an agreement to double New Zealand's trade with China within five years.07 Jul 03:09 AM
TravelMacau: Worlds collide in casino capitalAnything is possible in this dazzling gamblers' paradise, writes Jim Eagles.07 Jul 12:00 AM
Official Cash RateNZ dollar gains on weakening US dollarThe New Zealand dollar gained on a weakening greenback after comments from the Reserve Bank of Australia yesterday spurred traders' appetite for high-yielding currencies.06 Jul 09:15 PM
New ZealandKey: NZ not immune to people-smugglingNZ won't extend the number of refugees it accepts and needs to address the increasing risk of people-smuggling boats hitting our shores, says the PM.06 Jul 05:09 AM
New ZealandPete Bethune to be sentenced tomorrowReports say Pete Bethune's prosecution in Tokyo has demanded a two-year prison term. 05 Jul 08:52 PM
EntertainmentWeb prank puts Justin Bieber on Korean trajectoryBieber was targeted by an internet prank which leaves him struggling to find a way out of exporting his teeny-pop to North Korea.05 Jul 08:09 PM
New ZealandKey and South Korean leader agree they want FTA progressPrime Minister John Key and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak today agreed they wanted progress on free trade negotiations but little has been done to ease Korean fears over New Zealand's agriculture sector.05 Jul 07:48 AM
WorldChina Chinese court sentences US geologist to 8 yearsAn American geologist detained and tortured by China's state security agents was jailed for eight years today.05 Jul 07:05 AM
